dental work

I think I saw a couple of post about dental work and some precautions. I have an appointment in about a week. Is there something i need to be careful of?

Ron

5 Comments

nope

by Tracey_E - 2008-12-18 08:12:30

years ago AHA recommended preventative antibiotics but they decided it's not necessary.

The hygienist at my dentist keeps one of the cables away from my chest. I think it's the cord for the polisher but I don't pay much attention! She just makes sure it goes under the chair instead of across me.

dental work

by ronbabsh - 2008-12-19 06:12:46

Thanks guys. Living with a PM is still new to me, so I'm still learning.

Just had a checkup

by Gonnie - 2008-12-19 10:12:12

My cardio doc said no need for antibiotics. The hygienist cleaned my teeth the old fashioned way (scraping & polishing) rather than with the ultrasonic machine. She doesn't take any chances with PMs & I was glad of that because I was going to ask her not to use it because I hate it. In my opinion this is a definate benefit of being "energized"!

Handy elbow rest

by ElectricFrank - 2008-12-19 12:12:07

I had to educate the dentist and assistant not to use my chest as an arm rest. They seemed to be very accurate in landing directly on the pacemaker site.

The x-ray machine is pretty close to the pacer but doesn't seem to be a problem.

frank

numbing med to avoid

by aldeer - 2008-12-20 11:12:24

Recent dental work the dentist was told by my EP not to use (I can't spell it), but the med that contains adrenaline.
I believe it is epinephrine ... it will cause the heart to race.
good luck....aldeer

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